Move over Starbucks! Start your day in Lexington by enjoying a latte at one of our independent barista coffee shops in the Historic Uptown District. While you are enjoying our bustling uptown, shop away at many one-of-a-kind novelty shops for gifts to suit all your loved ones! Not only can you enjoy the nostalgia of the Army Navy Store and Lanier's Hardware; do not forget to visit the Candy Factory for the kids. Pack a cooler to take home world famous barbecue, local produce and the "must have" homemade pimento cheese delicacy at Conrad & Hinkle, a unique food market that has served Lexington for over 90 years!

Stop off for lunch at any one of our many excellent cafes or grills uptown; or see why we are known as the "Barbecue Capital of the World" by enjoying barbecue "Lexington-style" at over 15 local barbecue restaurants. Your shopping day experience is not complete until you have traveled less than 3 miles to relax and visit the fine art and home furnishings collection at the Bob Timberlake Gallery!

Centrally located in the heart of the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina and with January's average high temperature of 51 degrees, even the coldest month provides ample opportunity to play golf or get outdoors and discover Lexington.